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Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Public Phenix City, AL · Suburban · Southeast · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
36%
Graduation Rate
$36,438
Earnings (10yr)
$4,244
Net Price
1,110
Enrollment

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Overview

Chattahoochee Valley Community College has a net price of just $4,244, making it an affordable choice for students seeking higher education. This low cost allows many to pursue their degrees without accumulating significant debt.

Graduates from Chattahoochee Valley Community College earn a median income of $36,438 ten years after enrolling. The college serves a diverse student body, with 40% of students receiving Pell Grants, indicating a commitment to supporting low-income individuals. While the graduation rate stands at 36%, the institution plays a crucial role in helping students from various backgrounds improve their economic standing.

Students here thrive in programs like Humanities, Health Professions, Criminal Justice, Computer Science & IT, and Business & Marketing. The college offers a supportive environment for those looking to enter these fields. With manageable debt levels and a focus on practical skills, graduates are well-positioned to begin their careers.

Rankings

How Chattahoochee Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation36%Earnings 10yr$36KNet Price$4KRetention52%Median Debt$11KPell Grant Rate40%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$3K$0-30K$5K$30-48K$5K$48-75K$7K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%2296.0%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%935.0%MOBILITY214.67%

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,100
In-State Tuition
$8,970
Out-of-State
$4,244
Avg Net Price
$10,500
Median Debt
40%
Pell Grant Rate
26%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$3,275
Family Income $0–$30K
$5,181
Family Income $30K–$48K
$5,474
Family Income $48K–$75K
$7,261
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$32,196
6 Years After Entry
$34,321
8 Years
$36,438
10 Years
0.29x
Debt-to-Earnings
41%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$32,196 6yr $34,321 8yr $36,438 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

214.67%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
935.0%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
2296.0%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$48,300
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.58
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.08
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.5%
Volunteering Rate
0.98
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 52%
Full-Time Faculty 39%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,502
Diversity Index 0.62
First-Gen Students 43%

Top Programs

Humanities 44%
Health Professions 35%
Criminal Justice 7%
Computer Science & IT 5%
Business & Marketing 3%
Visual & Performing Arts 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Suburban
Region Southeast
Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
61%
White
34%
Hispanic
7%
Black
51%
Asian
1%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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